September 7, 2017 – October 1, 2017

Artists: Seán G. Griffin

ARTIST STATEMENT

Seán G. Griffin is a local actor who has worked at all the major theaters in Seattle and across the United States.  In Seattle he had starring roles at The Seattle Rep, Intiman, ACT, Seattle Children’s Theatre, 5th Avenue Theatre, Book-It and The Empty Space.

He has appeared in 6 Broadway shows, several motion pictures, many network television shows, and countless national and local commercials.

Born in Limerick Ireland he immigrated to the US in 1956. In his paintings Sean works to capture the constantly changing qualities of natural light and color. 

In his women with afros series he harkens back to the turbulent times of the late 1950’s and 1960’s and tries to pay homage to those strong African American women of the Civil Rights Movement.

His paintings can be seen throughout the United States including New York, Los Angeles, Santa Fe, Laguna Beach, Indianapolis and Seattle.